In Lennon's Garden

* Major anniversaries in 2020: Publication will coincide with the fortieth anniversary of John's death and the eightieth anniversary of John's birth. * Author's relationship with John Lennon: In Lennon's Garden will be the first book in nearly thirty years authored by someone who befriended the Beatles legend and spent time in his apartment during his reclusive years. * Brand-new revelations: Michael's story sheds new, intimate light on John's parenting skills, his relationship with Yoko, his drug use, his feelings about Beatles songs, his favorite books, and many other details that offer a rare glimpse of his habits, psychology, and movements during the last four years of his life. * Stunning new details of John's last day alive: Because Michael interacted with both John and his killer on the day of his murder, he provides an especially eerie and controversial account of a day that shook the music world and John's legions of fans. * Lennon's popularity: He and Paul McCartney founded what became the bestselling band in history, with a worldwide fanbase that crosses generations. The Beatles' music continues to be celebrated in movie blockbusters like 2007's Across the Universe and 2019's Yesterday. * Nationally syndicated and international publicity potential: Daytime TV producers have already been in touch about potential television appearance opportunities, and given John's massive, worldwide appeal, the book is certain to get publicity in the UK and elsewhere. * Outside publicist: The author plans to supplement our publicity efforts by working with a book industry PR firm. * International sales potential: Michael's story will pique the interest of Lennon and Beatles fans around the world, resulting in export sales as well as foreign editions. * Rare and never-before-published photographs of John, his son Sean, and personal signed postcards to the author will be featured in a glossy color insert.